With the matter settled, Lian Youming did not intend to linger, afraid Yan Lingyun would worry. He planned to head back.
Before they parted, however, Wu Jiu told him something.
"What? You're planning to open a martial arts school in Guangzhou?"
Wu Jiu said unhappily, "What's with that reaction? Don't you forget, kid, I beat a Grand Boxer last night. Within half a month, word will spread, and the martial world will recognize me. Naturally, that qualifies me to open a school and take students. There's too much competition here in Foshan. Guangzhou's developing right now. Heh, it's perfect."
Lian Youming grinned. "I couldn't ask for better. That's great. Whenever I have nothing to do, I can come lend you a hand, and we can spar." Wu Jiu laughed heartily. "That's more like it. I'll give you a share in the school too. With my disciple, that makes three of us. If we make money, I get forty percent, and you two get thirty each."
Lian Youming hesitated. "I have to study, though."
Wu Jiu waved a hand. "That's fine. Just put your name down as an instructor. You have no idea how deep the waters run in this business. Up north, with my master holding the fort, everyone has to show some respect. But down south, Foshan is one thing; in Guangzhou, people are bound to come looking for trouble. Having you, the 'Taiji Demon,' backing us up will save us plenty of headaches... Setting up a place like this is also so we can respond promptly to the situation in Hong Kong."
So that was it.
Hearing this, Lian Youming nodded and agreed. "All right, we'll do it your way. Let me know when you open. Do you have enough money?"
Wu Jiu bared his teeth in a